What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Start Smart: Hibiscus Passion Tea Icing! If you ever get bored, take a stroll down the Tea Aisle at your nearby grocers. Choose from any assortment of gourmet blends; especially one containing full-leaf sachets. Read the label. In a few seconds, you will feel as though you have been transported to a magical land “bursting with life and tinged with the color of true love to make sure you never have to live a day without passion”.* And that’s only the beginning. Turn to the side panel for an invigorating adventure that awakens the senses as well as the imagination. After that when I decided to steep this delicacy to flavor buttercream icing, I knew it would be nothing short of fabulous. Perhaps you may think so, too.
HIBISCUS PASSION TEA ICING
Ingredients:
2 1/2 tablespoons brewed hibiscus passion tea
1/4 cup butter, room temperature
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Garnish with loose tea leaves
Instructions:
Brew a cup of hibiscus passion tea, according to package directions. (Since you won’t need all of it, the reserve tea can be sipped over ice.) Refrigerate until slightly cool. In a medium bowl, cream together softened butter and powdered sugar. Add the hibiscus passion tea and almond extract. Stir until smooth. Spread a thin layer of icing over your favorite cake. I made a gluten-free chocolate cake.** Open a dry tea sachet and sprinkle the tea leaves over one side. When serving, place a dollop of extra icing on the side of the plate or on top of the cake. Either way, it will disappear, I promise you that.
*TAZO Passion Tea.
**For Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake, follow the link.
I have used dried hibiscus flowers in a couple of beverages and even a barbecue sauce. I love the color they give to recipes just like your icing. Your tea sounds wonderful and a recipe I will try – great idea to use hibiscus tea 🙂
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Thanks, Judy. I must try hibiscus in bbq sauce. Sounds like an adventure if the palate. 😋🍃🌺
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I will be strolling down the tea aisle ASAP. Thanks for the tip.
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Don’t forget to read the boxes. 😜
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Yea isn’t just for drinking. 😋🌿🌺
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I love hibiscus flowers, but I’ve never used them in icing. See what amazing things you can learn every day!!!
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It’s fabulous, if you get a chance to taste them. 🍃🌺
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I always love eating the daisies!
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Mmmm. How can you do that without smiling? 🤔🍃🌼
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Years of practice, it’s an acquired skill!
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You are the master chef. 👩🏻🍳
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Oh my that sounds perfect for summer!
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It’s a good excuse to have a party, in case you need one. 🍃🌺🎉
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Lots of possibilities here. Thanks.
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I see the wheels turning, Peggy. 👀🍃
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Lovely!!
I’ve been craving jamaica/hibiscus tea!
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Perfect timing. ⏰
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Nice
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It goes well with chocolate. 💕
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Oh my…you hit it on the spot about the tea isle! I confess, I always go back to Lipton and drink a ton of it!
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I confess, one of the most thirst-quenching drinks is green tea and lemon mixed with sparkling water. 💦
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will have to try it…I’m such a creature of habit
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Me, too.
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looks amazing!!
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Thank you very much. 🍃🌸
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you’re welcome 🙂
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